Sustainability
Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project
Douglas County commissioners have approved a conditional use permit for a 600-acre solar project on prime farmland north of Lawrence.
Read MoreRaymore Approves Deal Designed to Kill Kansas City Landfill
A controversial landfill proposed for south Kansas City is likely dead after Raymore approved a deal with developers designed to kill the project.
Read MoreKansas City Area Seeks Unprecedented Sustainability Grants
The Kansas City area is pursuing nearly $200 million in federal grants to support sustainability efforts across the metro area.
Read MoreSolar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence
Opponents of a proposed 600-acre solar farm say they aren’t against solar power. But they oppose taking prime farmland out of agricultural production.
Read MoreHere’s the Buzz on a Booming Business in Bees
Erik and Rachael Messner turned a growing passion for bees into a thriving family business with Messner Bee Farm on the eastern edge of Raytown.
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